November 11, 201510 yr I was under the impression that Maddon or not, Renteria probably wasn't going to be around once Theo & Friends felt they were ready to compete. He may have stayed through the extra year (2015 season) if their bespectacled messiah didn't fall into their hands (obviously there was some collusion there as well), but that entire thing felt temporary from the moment he was hired.
November 11, 201510 yr QUOTE (Swingandalongonetoleft @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 09:25 AM) I was under the impression that Maddon or not, Renteria probably wasn't going to be around once Theo & Friends felt they were ready to compete. He may have stayed through the extra year (2015 season) if their bespectacled messiah didn't fall into their hands (obviously there was some collusion there as well), but that entire thing felt temporary from the moment he was hired. He actually had 2 years left on his contract. I don't think he was a place holder. Whatever it is, the Cubs and the almighty Theo, thought he was good enough for their young players as the manager. As a bench coach, no one should have a problem with this hire. Edited November 11, 201510 yr by Dick Allen
November 11, 201510 yr ^ No problem at all with the hire. I'd be fine with it if they wanted to make a house plant the bench coach.
November 11, 201510 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 09:28 AM) He actually had 2 years left on his contract. I don't think he was a place holder. Whatever it is, the Cubs and the almighty Theo, thought he was good enough for their young players as the manager. As a bench coach, no one should have a problem with this hire. 3 year contracts are pretty standard for new managers though. I think it's rare to see 1 year deals for managers.
November 11, 201510 yr Doug Padilla @ESPNChiSox 8m8 minutes ago Renteria said he needed to step away last year for himself. White Sox called him last year and that dialog led to his hiring this year.
November 11, 201510 yr QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 01:15 AM) Why does a team need two hitting coaches? cause it's real hard to hit a baseball LOL
November 12, 201510 yr Actually find with Renteria. Bud Black endorses him. And I'm OK with Ventura feeling his shadow or presence or whatever. #23 could use a little motivation to keep his gig. [/quot I couldn't agree with you more about Renteria possibly pushing Ventura. It's way past the time Ventura started feeling a little heat. Get this team going or get fired!!
November 12, 201510 yr This is a way for Renteria to get familiar with the Sox when (not if) Ventura gets fired.
November 13, 201510 yr QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Nov 11, 2015 -> 10:28 AM) He actually had 2 years left on his contract. I don't think he was a place holder. Whatever it is, the Cubs and the almighty Theo, thought he was good enough for their young players as the manager. As a bench coach, no one should have a problem with this hire. So the Cubs are still actually paying him this year then?...correct? Savvy move lol... I like the hire actually...
November 14, 201510 yr QUOTE (oldsox @ Nov 10, 2015 -> 07:15 PM) Why does a team need two hitting coaches? They don't. But our bench was pretty lousy this year so Hahn next year was looking to get some Sparks off the bench
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